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The AVID Program. Be a part of the Patapsco AVID Family!. Why are YOU here?. Chosen by teachers at Stricker They thought you should be college-bound! You are determined to succeed You have potential to succeed in hard classes. Why College?. Earnings Over a Lifetime?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The AVID Program
Be a part of the Patapsco AVID
Family!
Why are YOU here?• Chosen by teachers at Stricker• They thought you should be
college-bound!• You are determined to succeed• You have potential to succeed
in hard classes
Why College?
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10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
High SchoolDiploma
CollegeDegree
Yearly Income
Earnings Over a Lifetime?
00.20.40.60.8
11.21.41.61.8
High School College
Millions ofDollars
Patapsco High School
• Comprehensive high school with a diverse student body
• Freshman class next year will have ~400 students!
• Only 30-35 students will be in the AVID Program
What does AVID stand for?• A=
Advancement• V= Via (from)• I= Individual• D=
Determination
Advancement• Students move up with success
from standard to honors to GT to AP courses
Via Individual• AVID will provide a lot of help,
but students must be willing to work to get to college!
• Students MUST be motivated
Determination• Be willing to take on
challenges!• Be willing to work through
tough classes!
AVID Is Not…• A remedial
class
• Study hall
• Just an easy class
• An automatic ticket to college
AVID Is…• FUN• College Focused• Academic success• Study skills & time
management• Advanced classes• College knowledge• Inspirational• Field Trips!• SAT Prep• A FAMILY
Throughout all four years…
– You will attend college fairs, college visits, guest speakers, debates, projects + college/career research
What Do I Learn in AVID?
Freshman Year• Strategies for HS success
Sophomore Year• Start college search, build on
skillsJunior Year
• Success on the SAT, college search
• Senior Year• College + Scholarship Search
Who are AVID students at PHS?• Varsity Athletes- LAX, Football, Track,
Volleyball, etc.• Artists- actresses, photographers, singers,
dancers, yearbook, etc.• Leaders- class officers, steering committee,
JROTC, Homecoming Court, Mock Trial team
Things You Should Know…
AVID is a privilege…– If for some reason you cannot…
• Maintain college-eligible grades…• Come to school on a regular basis• Go through the year without
disciplinary actions…
You will be de-selected from the program!
The Benefits of Being in the AVID family…
• Caring teachers • Teacher-mentors• Tutors• Frequent grade
updates in all classes
• Lasting friendships
• Mentoring that is fun!
• Field trips to colleges
• Class time for SAT, College Applications, Scholarship apps
• AVID teacher who works with you 9th-12th
So How About It?Do you want success?Do you want to achieve your
goals?Do you want to go to college?
If you answered “Yes” to more than one
question…AVID is for you!
What do I do NOW?• Listen to current AVID students • Fill out the questionnaire• Complete the application
Then What?• Applications due to your
Counselor November 30th
• Short interviews will be at Stricker in December/January
Any questions?